Cucina Welcomes Michelin-Starred Chef Piergiorgio Siviero from Lazzaro 1915 in Pontelongo, Italy
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Dining, 26 July 2023
Piergiorgio started his culinary career back in 1999. He worked at several prestigious institutions, including the Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz and the Grand Hotel et de Milan in Milan. His work with Aimo Moroni at the Michelin two-starred Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia in Milan as well as with renowned celebrity chef Alain Ducasse at the Michelin three-starred Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo marked significant milestones in his culinary adventure and pushed him towards new experiences. Piergiorgio is now the owner of the Lazzaro 1915, a Michelin-starred restaurant since 2012, where he focuses on sustainability and locally sourced produce.
Piergiorgio has created a custom à la carte menu for Cucina, featuring an array of exquisite dishes that showcase his signature style and passion for Italian cuisine. Guests can begin their culinary journey with the Seared Apulia Cuttlefish, Lard, Juniper Berry Oil, Green Pea Foam (HK$308) or indulge in the Raw Sicilian Red Prawn, Confit Tomatoes, Watermelon, Capers, Mozzarella Cheese Sauce (HK$228). For the pasta course, there’s the richly flavoured Risotto with Saffron, Parmesan Cheese Foam, Rice Crackers, Black Truffle (HK$388) or the Pappardelle with Duck Ragout and Cashew Nut Liver (HK$368). Both pasta options are accompanied by a hearty Mushroom Minestrone, Roasted Celeriac Root, Mixed Herbs (HK$198).
For the main course, guests can enjoy the Grilled Beef Tenderloin in ‘Bismarck Style’, Marinated Egg Yolk, Quenelle of Carrot (HK$388) or the Baked Iberian Pork Pluma, Mussels, Red Onions, Italian Green Sauce (HK$368). For a lighter option, the Pan-fried Fillet of Alaskan Black Cod, Lemon Butter Sauce, Milk, Cabbage and Lemon (HK$428) is an excellent choice. Another seafood option is the Fillet of Chilean Seabass, Garlic, Oil & Chilli, Mole of Tomatoes and Cocoa (HK$458), which offers a perfect balance of flavours that will leave guests wanting more.
The meal rounds off with Piergiorgio’s decadent desserts. Not to be missed is the Candied Strawberry and Rhubarb, Carrot Juice, Wasabi Namelaka, Grilled Grapefruit (HK$108), which features delicate flavours and a creative combination of fruits. Also recommended is the Dark Chocolate Molten Cake with Extra Virgin Oil, Sichuan Pepper, Raspberry Sorbet, Matcha Green Tea (HK$108) and the Vegetarian Tiramisu, Pumpkin and Ginger Ice cream, Sweet Potatoes Foam, Porcini Caramel (HK$108). Every dish is a masterpiece in its own right, carefully crafted to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients and to elevate the art of Italian cuisine to new heights.
Piergiorgio will be in residence at Cucina from 16 to 20 August 2023. Apart from the all-day à la carte menu, Piergiorgio will also present a set lunch menu, weekend brunch menu and elaborate tasting menu and wine dinner during his five-day residency. Guests can visit Cucina and savour Piergiorgio’s Italian masterpieces while enjoying the stunning views of Victoria Harbour.
For reservations or inquiries, please contact Cucina at +852 2113 0808.
Cucina – 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant
Address: Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: +852 2113 0808 Email: info@cucinahk.com Website: www.cucinahk.com
*Prices are subject t0 a 10% service charge
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Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, which earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award, is part of Harbour City – Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex.
The hotel comprises 665 luxurious guestrooms and suites, many of which offer breath-taking views of the celebrated Victoria Harbour. Within a short walk are landmarks such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and 1881 Heritage. The hotel is also on the doorstep of the Star Ferry terminal and MTR subway stations.
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool; a gym; a lobby lounge; the all-day dining outlet, Cafe Marco, which features a wide variety of gourmet cuisines from all over the world; and our 2023 Forbes Travel Guide 4-star Italian restaurant, Cucina. The hotel has 14 function rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 430 guests, as well as a dedicated and professional Banquet Services Team.
The hotel is part of Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations. Other Wharf Hotels properties include Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel in Hong Kong as well as hotels in mainland China and the Philippines. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 40 brands with over 800 hotels in 100 countries. Further details on Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel are available at marcopolohotels.com.
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